Jordan Rhine Riesling 2002

Intense lemon-lime and floral flavours. A crisp fruitiness makes it a superb partner with food. Hints of spiciness add to its intrigue.


variety : Weisser Riesling [ Rhine Riesling ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan, Johan Kruger
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol  rs : 8.5 g/l  pH : 3.0  ta : 7.5 g/l  
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : The Weisser Riesling was harvested from 16 year old (Geisenheim clone 239) unirrigated vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils, 300m above sea level.

about the harvest: 20th February 2002.

in the cellar : The Weisser Riesling was harvested at 23°B and tank-fermented at 17°C. Once a perfect balance between fruit and acidity was reached, the fermentation was stopped to retain a hint of natural residual sugar.

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